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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $63,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimP85DP90DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,000 $108,000 $38,155
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000 1,000  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Subzero Weather Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 0  
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 8,750 8,750 4,650
Options (change) 0 0 4,046
Destination 1,200 1,200 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $107,450 $110,450 $43,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,989
Model Year201620162012
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimP85DP90DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine463hp E463hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$107,450$110,450$43,600
Adjustments for Features-3,105-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,345$107,345$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162012
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimP85DP90DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power charge port door$25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0  
90 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Range alert$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,875$9,875$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1821770

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelModel STaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.9 in
Length196.0 in202.9 in
Width77.3 in76.2 in
Height56.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20059%
Total Not Requested14041%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20059%
Total Not Requested14041%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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